Harrington Resigns From BHA CEO Role

Julie Harrington has resigned as chief executive at the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and will step down at the end of 2024 after four years leading British racing's governing body, according to racingpost.com. "With so much now in place to develop and grow the industry strategy, which will secure a brighter future for British horseracing, it felt like the right time to move on and let someone else steer the sport through its next exciting phase," said Harrington. "It has been a huge privilege to lead the BHA during what has been a period of real change as the sport has developed and implemented shared strategies for a sustainable future, and an ability to speak with one united voice. I am confident that if the sport continues to foster the sense of unity and shared purpose that we have developed over the past few years then great things can be achieved." The BHA will begin recruitment for a new CEO, and then the nominations committee, currently chaired by Saumarez Smith and including BHA directors David Jones and Raj Parker along with Racecourse Association chair Wilf Walsh and ROA president Charlie Parker, will make recommendations to the BHA board.